goldpieceとは 意味・読み方・使い方

名詞

goldpiece (複数形 goldpieces)

1. (nonstandard, proscribed) Alternative spelling of gold piece
   • 1992, Conrad Aiken, "Strange Moonlight", Hugh Ruppersburg, Georgia Voices, University of Georgia Press, page 169:

     He coveted the goldpiece, and thought that it would be easy to steal it.

   • 1958, Harry Stephen Keeler, The Straw Hat Murders, 2^nd Ramble House edition, Ramble House, (2004) page 15:

     For he slid the goldpiece deftly into the box, without touching it.

   • 2008, Joseph Hunt, Alan Adams, Blue Dharma: The Story of Anaiyailla, Blue Dharma Press, page 345:

     I think another goldpiece would suffice.